The collection consists of a card index to Mexican War pension files located at the National Archives for service between 1846 and 1848. The records are a part of RG 15 Records of the Veterans Administration and is NARA microfilm publication T317.

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This Colection will include records from 1887 to 1926.

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=== Record Content ===

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The collection consists of a card index to Mexican War pension files located at the National Archives for service between 1846 and 1848. The records are a part of RG 15 Records of the Veterans Administration and is NARA microfilm publication T317. The event date and place represent the earliest filing of either the veteran or widow.

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For a list of records by surnames currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1979390/waypoints%7C Browse].

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=== Citation for This Collection ===

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

[[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]

To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

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To search the collection image by image Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page. Next select the "Surname Range, Volume Number" category which takes you to the images.

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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

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For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

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==== Using the Information ====

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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. This information will often lead you to other records. For example:

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*The application or certificate number will lead you to the full pension record.

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*The enlistment date and branch of service will lead you to the military service record.

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*The service information may lead to a death or cemetery record.

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*The bounty land information may lead you to a land grant record.

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*The name and class of dependents can help you compile a family record.

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*[http://www.archives.gov/research/order/order-vets-records.html National Archives Access to Military Service and Pension Records]

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*[http://www.familylink.com/ppc/?ss=military%20pension%20records&pagename=ppcg&eng=ga&ft=1&gclid=COO89oXRyK0CFasaQgod5AO7hQ Family Link Military Records Search]

== Related Wiki Articles ==

== Related Wiki Articles ==

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[[US Mexican War Pension Records|US Mexican War Pension Records]]

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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

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==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record Found in This Collection ====

The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Record Description

This Colection will include records from 1887 to 1926.

The collection consists of a card index to Mexican War pension files located at the National Archives for service between 1846 and 1848. The records are a part of RG 15 Records of the Veterans Administration and is NARA microfilm publication T317. The event date and place represent the earliest filing of either the veteran or widow.

For a list of records by surnames currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

How to Use the Record

To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:

Name

Parish of residence

Search the Collection

To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To search the collection image by image Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page. Next select the "Surname Range, Volume Number" category which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Using the Information

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. This information will often lead you to other records. For example:

The application or certificate number will lead you to the full pension record.

The enlistment date and branch of service will lead you to the military service record.

The service information may lead to a death or cemetery record.

The bounty land information may lead you to a land grant record.

The name and class of dependents can help you compile a family record.

Related Websites

Related Wiki Articles

Contributions to This Article

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